About Us

Worthy Ground: A Storytelling Project of Invest Appalachia

We are on Worthy Ground.

"Worthy Ground is rooted in the belief that recovery does not end when the water recedes or the winds die down. Our communities are more than roots clinging to the soil to survive. We are ready to bloom with abundance as we rebuild the futures we dream of." - Willa K. Johnson

 

Worthy Ground is a project of Invest Appalachia, made possible through generous funding by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy.

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy is the only full-time resource dedicated to helping donors maximize their impact through expert resources, community-driven grantmaking, and philanthropic consulting services.

The strategic partnership behind Worthy Ground aims to ensure that Central Appalachian disaster recovery efforts are shaped by the people most affected.

The partnership aims to create space for stories of resilience to guide long-term investment into the region.

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Invest Appalachia’s staff and operations have been directly impacted by Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Thanks for your understanding with any delays in normal communications.

We are headquartered in Western NC, and involved in local recovery efforts as well as investment strategies to rebuild for long-term resilience and equity. Any financial contributions to Invest Appalachia will go directly to recovery and rebuilding efforts in impacted communities.